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Trying to determine long term prednisone versus other prescriptions

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 3, 2023 | Replies (33)
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@bohobama

I was given Tramadol for pain before being diagnosed with PMR. It did nothing.

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vellen | @vellen | Jul 16, 2023

Exactly.
I just started on Topamax for the Fibromyalgia and will stay on
Tramadol for now as it can take weeks for the Topamax to begin working. I am excited though because it works on nerve pain which is exactly what fibro is. It's also effective in the prevention of migraines which I get quite a few, up to 15 per month. The other side effect is weight loss so I'll need to be careful with that. I haven't lost any more weight, probably due to the prednisone so that's good.

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